Background
Schimel was born in Brooklyn, New New York
Schimel was born in Brooklyn, New New York
University of Pennsylvania.
In 1978, she received a Bachelor of Surgery degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Allied Medical Professions. She was vice president of a fashion accessories firm in Manhattan from 1982 to 1994. She also worked at North Shore University Hospital as a physical therapist and certified wound care specialist.
Schimel was first elected Town Clerk of North Hempstead in 1999, a position she held until being elected to the State Assembly.
Schimel was re-elected to subsequent terms in 2008 and 2010. She is the Company-Chair of the New York chapter of State Legislators Against Illegal Guns.
March 2007 special election, New York State Assembly, 16th AD
November 2008 general election, New York State Assembly, 16th AD
November 2010 general election, New York State Assembly, 16th AD.